Black Bean Basmati Rice

Mexican Side Recipes

2 tsp. pure olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 1/2 c. uncooked basmati rice 1 c. low sodium tomato juice 2 c. water 1/2 c. raw pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 can black beans, rinsed, drained (15 oz.) 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro 1/2 tsp. salt Juice of 1 lime

A rice dish with Mexican flair - great for Taco Night! Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high. Add onions, garlic, jalapeño or dried red chili flakes and tomato, sauté 1 minute. Add rice and sauté 1 minute. Add tomato juice and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, covered 20 minutes. Add black beans, pumpkin seeds, cilantro and salt. Squeeze lime over rice. Remove from heat, allow to stand 5 minutes. Then, fluff and serve.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Monday May 10th, 2010